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Claude Code reads AGENTS.md only when telemetry is on [fixed]

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mpoteat · 1790168190 · focus · HN ↗
Sorry folks, this is a rollout artifact, we needed a way to turn this off remotely via feature flags if it broke something, and with telemetry off you don't get those. It's already been fixed as part of v2.1.281 releasing today.
The mod is source available here: <a href="https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/tree/main/mods/agents-md" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/tree/main/mods/age...
Apologies again folks, this was a fully human error on my part - I should've found a better way to launch with a kill-switch.
1. lukewarm707 · 1790175865 · focus · HN ↗
  is it common to deploy software with a remote kill switch installed?
  1. harry19023 · 1790176814 · focus · HN ↗
    yes? feature flags have been a thing for a long time.
    lukewarm707 · 1790177655 · focus · HN ↗
    how strange.
    as i said in another comment. i don't want someone to toy with my software remotely. that seems wrong to me!
    i do not like others to decide that they know what is best for me. and then force it on me without my consent.
    i will decide if i like your changes. if i do like your fix, i will install it.
    in my car, do not remotely turn off my air conditioning. don't turn off my AGENTS.md.
    scottyah · 1790181118 · focus · HN ↗
    Sounds like you should use opensource software then. It's a bit crazy to expect companies to limit the service and expectations of everyone else for your ideals.
    lukewarm707 · 1790186338 · focus · HN ↗
    according to me, you have had enough screen time today and would be better not to comment. therefore, i am turning off your browser. since i am on holiday tomorrow, you will get it back next week.
    scottyah · 1790207394 · focus · HN ↗
    Sounds like you're no better than the big software co's. Worse, even! I'm glad you don't make my browser.
    lukewarm707 · 1790207919 · focus · HN ↗
    It's a bit crazy to expect me to limit the service and expectations of everyone else for your ideals.

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